Zilretta and Stiffness: What Users Say

• Hav...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "The first set of injections kept me in pain and off of my feet for over a week. I've had to get the injections every 3 months instead of every 6 like my last medication. Every time it is the same thing, both knees end up swollen and painful for a week or longer. The effects of Zilretta are semi-beneficial for about 8 weeks. I've had a lot more pain, stiffness, and swelling in my knees since taking Zilretta. There are days that I can't fully straighten or bend my legs. The inflammation is bad, and my symptoms are becoming worse than they were before I started Zilretta. This is a serious concern. I'm glad that it is helping some people, but for me, the short 8 weeks of slight relief is not worth the pain and worsening of symptoms that I have for the rest of the time between injections."

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "Immediately, I could not put weight on it at all. Really scared me. Eventually, I was able to walk to my car, iced it at home, but still very stiff, causing me to limp. Sure hope it’s better tomorrow."

• sil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 23, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "I'm 79, I have arthritis under both patellas. Zilretta is a great product. Both knees have been treated 4 times. Treatments lasted only 2 months. (I tried exercise and no exercise.) I was asked if I wanted to try Hymovis or Eflexa. I checked the product reviews, and I'll stay with Zilretta. I have no stiffness, swelling, or other complications."